Connectable Box Carcass Framework Members

ABSTRACT

A pair of connectable box carcass framework members for the fabrication of non-panel constructed furniture carcasses. They simplify the construction of a furniture carcass with a minimal of tools and skill required to produce a dimensionally square, precisely sized, box that accepts an abundance of aesthetic and functional options. They are based on a pair of mechanical fastener connectable vertical and horizontal members that have connectable zipper channels, linear rabbets for the retention of side panels, screw busses, and open channels with series of spaced orifices therein for the passage of mechanical connectors.

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PRIORITY

This patent incorporates by reference herein and claims priority to USProvisional Patent Application No. 62/354,647 entitled “Cabinet Systemwith Extruded Aluminum Multi-Purpose Components” filed Jun. 24, 2016.

FIELD

The present disclosure relates, in general, to furniture fabrication,and more particularly to a simplistic method of box construction basedaround a pair of connectable linear members.

BACKGROUND

Boxes are the common element in cabinets, carts, cases and the like. Itis the final elements attached to the basic box that defines what it is.The final purpose of the box dictates the dimensions, strength, materialof the outer faces, and what functional accessories will be attached.

Traditional methods of construction generally use steel or wood panelassembly, are time consuming to complete, involve the use of numerousprecision tools, and most importantly, require an enhanced degree ofproficiency with all of the tools and attendant joinery techniques. Thisresults in two major downfalls. Quality cabinetry fabrication is out ofthe realm of the average person, and the price of quality cabinets isoutrageously high.

Henceforth, an improved pair of connectable linear carcass frameworkmembers that enable precision furniture and cart fabrication with aminimum of cabinetmaking expertise and equipment, would fulfill a longfelt need in the furniture industry. This new invention utilizes andcombines known and new technologies in a unique and novel configurationto overcome the aforementioned problems and accomplish this.

BRIEF SUMMARY

In accordance with various embodiments, a system of two connectablelinear carcass framework members that are dimensionally stable(creepless), and can be accurately cut for precise dimensioned carcassfabrication is provided.

In one aspect, a pair of aluminum, connectable linear members that allowthe fabrication of the framework for a carcass that can be fitted forfinish with any commercial furniture fittings including but not limitedto doors, handles, push bars, drawers, shelves, and lights is provided.

In another aspect, a pair of aluminum, connectable linear members thatallow the fabrication of a carcass by the spaced connection of industrystandard dimensioned inner and outer planar panels, available innumerous materials so as to allow customized aesthetic appearances isprovided.

In another aspect, a pair of connectable linear members that haveinternal voids to accommodate wiring for the construction of specialtyboxes is provided.

In yet another aspect, a pair of aluminum, connectable linear membersthat may be precisely dimensioned for assembly with a minimal of lowcost, low tech equipment by one with only rudimentary cabinetmakingskills working in a spatially constrained workshop is provided.

In yet another aspect, a pair of aluminum, connectable linear membershaving dimensions and an extruded strengthened configuration such thatthe resultant assembled carcass will have a high strength to weightratio and resist any deformation from its normal (90 degree) side, backbottom and top wall configurations.

In a final aspect, a method of cabinetmaking that allows for theconstruction of an extremely versatile, strong, rigid box (even in thefield) conforming to a high degree of dimensional tolerances and thatcan be aesthetically surface finished with wood, polymer, glass, steelor metal, with a minimal of tools, skill and space, is provided.

Various modifications and additions can be made to the embodimentsdiscussed without departing from the scope of the invention. Forexample, while the embodiments described above refer to particularfeatures, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments havingdifferent combination of features and embodiments that do not includeall of the above described features.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

A further understanding of the nature and advantages of particularembodiments may be realized by reference to the remaining portions ofthe specification and the drawings, in which like reference numerals areused to refer to similar components.

FIG. 1 is an end view of a first vertical member;

FIG. 2 is a perspective side view of a first vertical member;

FIG. 3 is a side view of the inner face of a vertical member;

FIG. 4 is an end view of a horizontal member;

FIG. 5 is a perspective side view of a horizontal member;

FIG. 6 is an end view of a second vertical member;

FIG. 7 is a perspective side view of a second vertical member;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an assembled carcass;

FIG. 9 is an assembly view of front frame corner D of FIG. 8;

FIG. 10 is a top view of an assembled frame left corner with snap cover;

FIG. 11 is a perspective side view of an assembled frame left cornerwith snap cover;

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of two assembled carcasses being joinedside to side:

FIG. 13 is a top view of one of the joined corners of FIG. 12;

FIG. 14 is a perspective side view of one of the corners of FIG. 12;

FIG. 15 is a top view of a carcass corner with a hanger channel;

FIG. 16 is a perspective side view of a carcass corner with a hangerchannel;

FIG. 17 is an assembly front view of a cart cabinet;

FIG. 18 is a cross sectional view of a first alternate embodimenthorizontal member; and

FIG. 19 is cross sectional view of a second alternate embodimenthorizontal member.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF CERTAIN EMBODIMENTS

While various aspects and features of certain embodiments have beensummarized above, the following detailed descriptions illustrate atleast one exemplary embodiment in further detail to enable one skilledin the art to practice such an embodiment. The described example isprovided for illustrative purposes and is not intended to limit thescope of the invention.

In the following description, for the purposes of explanation, numerousspecific details are set forth in order to provide a thoroughunderstanding of the described embodiments. It will be apparent to oneskilled in the art, however, that other embodiments of the presentinvention may be practiced without some of these specific details. Whilevarious features are ascribed to different embodiments, it should beappreciated that the features described with respect to one embodimentmay be incorporated with other embodiments as well. The presentinvention is a system for configurable box construction, defined fortheir final purpose by their exterior and interior face finishes andtheir installed hardware accessories. No single feature or features ofany described embodiment should be considered essential to everyembodiment of the invention, as other embodiments of the invention mayomit such features.

In this description, the directional prepositions of vertical,horizontal, up, upwardly, down, downwardly, front, back, top, upper,bottom, lower, left, right and other such terms refer to the device asit is oriented and appears in the drawings and are used for convenienceonly; they are not intended to be limiting or to imply that the devicehas to be used or positioned in any particular orientation.

Unless otherwise indicated, all numbers herein used to expressquantities, dimensions, and so forth, should be understood as beingmodified in all instances by the term “about.” In this application, theuse of the singular includes the plural unless specifically statedotherwise, and use of the terms “and” and “or” means “and/or” unlessotherwise indicated. Moreover, the use of the term “including,” as wellas other forms, such as “includes” and “included,” should be considerednon-exclusive. Also, terms such as “element” or “component” encompassboth elements and components comprising one unit and elements andcomponents that comprise more than one unit, unless specifically statedotherwise.

As used herein the term “carcass” refers to the unfinished framework orskeleton of a three dimensional box. The finished product of the box maybe a cabinet, a cart, a drawer, a case, a display or any of a plethoraof other furniture pieces.

As used herein the term “cabinet” refers to any of the various finisheditems of furniture that the box carcass can be finished into, such asrolling carts, display boxes, drawers, cases, cabinets and the like.

As used herein, the term “screw buss” refers to linear recess withcontinuous or interrupted side wall/s, adapted for the frictionalretention of a mechanical fastener against its inner wall/s.

The present invention relates to a novel design for non-panelconstructed furniture carcasses. It uses connectable box carcassframework members that simplify the construction of a furniture carcassin that there are minimal tools and skill required to produce a strong,dimensionally square, precisely sized, box that has a configuration thataccepts an abundance of aesthetic and functional options, (by virtue ofits orifice geometry and spacing) that are commercially available from ahost of third party vendors. It is based on a pair of connectablestructural vertical and horizontal members and alternate embodimentsthereof. Essentially, any practical dimension of a cabinet can befabricated using these members since these vertical and horizontalmembers are manufactured in stock cutable lengths that exceed nominalcabinet dimensions. The assembly of these vertical and horizontalstructural members is strong enough that the assembled cabinet need notstructurally to have a front or rear panel to retain its “squareness”.

Prior art cabinet construction systems utilize side panels to form thestructure of the cabinet box and also to provide the orifice patternsfor shelves, doors and drawer slides. Corner braces are the norm inprior art cabinetry construction. The present design uses connectablevertical and horizontal linear members to form the front and rear framesfor the box carcass framework. Side panels serve only to dimension (adddepth) the cabinet and connect the front and rear assembled frames. Sidepanels have no penetrations, rather are just dimensioned sections ofplanar sheet material. The linear members have three patterned series oforifices sized and spaced so as to accommodate shelves, doors and drawerslides as well as mechanical fastening members for construction of theframes. This style of cabinet construction is novel in the field.

Looking at FIGS. 1, 2 and 3 the first vertical member (front verticalmember) 2 can best be seen, The first vertical member 2 is an extrudedaluminum linear member having a series of different parallel profilesand configurations formed thereon its inner side 4 and its exterior side8, running along its linear axis. It has a distal end 30 and a proximalend 32 cut perpendicular to its linear axis. The inner side 4 isgenerally planar with a rabbet 6 formed along one entire runningparallel to the linear axis of the vertical member 2. The rabbet 6 isfor the attachment of a structural inner panel, and has depth ofapproximately ¼ inch which is a dimension that substrate goods in wood,metal, polymers can be readily found in. The exterior side 8 has first,second and third beveled exterior open channels 10, 12 and 14 runningthe entire length of the first vertical member 2 and lying parallel toeach other and the linear axis of the first vertical member 2. Theseexterior open channels 10, 12 and 14 have an outer, top beveled edge 16so as to accommodate the beveled head of a screw or equivalentmechanical fastener 100 such that it resides even with or slightly belowthe top of the exterior side 8 when operatively connected between thefirst vertical member 2 and the horizontal member 20 when assembled tomake a front frame.

There is a first zipper channel 64 formed on the exterior face 8adjacent the distal end 30 of the first vertical member 2. The zipperchannel 64 can best be seen in FIGS. 10 and 11. This zipper channel 64has a significant role in the finished aesthetics of the cabinet as wellas the ability to configure it for its final purpose. The zipper channel64 has two mirror image, “L” shaped dados 70 formed therein andseparated by a centrally positioned “U” shaped dado 71 there between.These two different styles of dados accommodate different trim pieces.The walls of the dados are tapered inward, narrowing from the top to thebottom of the dados. This physical configuration allows for the slidingengagement and interlocking of a host of matingly conformed structuraland aesthetic linear members as will be discussed further herein. It isimportant to note that the first zipper channel 64 extends above theplane of the remainder of the exterior side by ¼ inch. This allows theflush attachment of a ¼ inch thick exterior aesthetic panel, to bediscussed herein.

The first, second and third beveled channels, 12 and 14 are not spacedequidistant from each other. There are first, second and third linearseries of orifices 22 24 and 26 that lie along the centerline of theirrespective beveled channels 10, 12 and 14. The orifices in each linearseries are equally spaced from all of the adjacent orifices within theirseries. These orifices suit two purposes. First, they are constructionorifices for the structural connection of various elements (such asinner structural panels) via the appropriate mechanical fasteners.Second, they are system attachment orifices for the attachment ofcommonly available cabinet components such as shelves, doors and thelike. For this reason, these series of orifices are sized and spaced inconformance with the industry standard dimensions for cabinetcomponentry.

Approximately centered in, and lying parallel to the linear axis alongthe first vertical member 2 is a central linear void 42 that that servesto stiffen the front vertical member 2 and provide a wiring chase. Ithas four linear strengthening ribs 44 formed there along its entireinner face. There are no orifices into this central channel 44 so thatthere will not be the inadvertent intrusion of a mechanical fastenerthat could cause electrical issues.

There are a total of seven linear voids in between the distal andproximal ends 30 and 32 and the inner and exterior sides 4 and 8. Threeof these voids have walls that form “C” shaped screw busses 46 thatprovide a structural component for the retention of the threaded end ofa mechanical fastener, thus allowing countertops, lids, bottom platesand the like to be mechanically attached to the cabinet to form a topand bottom face. One of these screw busses 46 is formed in the distalend void 48 adjacent the distal end 30 and one of these screw busses 46is formed in the proximal end void 50 adjacent the proximal end 32 ofthe first vertical member 2. The remaining screw buss is formed on thewall of a void located there between the distal end void 48 and theproximal end void 50. There is a rectangular void with two stiffeningribs formed thereon that abuts the distal end void 48. The remaining twovoids are cylindrical voids 72 that may be used as additional screwbusses.

It is to be noted that the “C” shaped screw busses extend the entirelength of the vertical member and have an open slot formed therealong.

Looking at FIG. 3 the preferred dimensions of the first second and thirdlinear series of orifices 22, 24 and 26 can best be explained. These donot differ between the first vertical member 2 and the second verticalmember 40. Each linear series of orifices has its highest orifice (aconstruction orifice) located at 9.5 mm from the top end of the verticalmember. Each linear series of orifices has its lowest orifice (aconstruction orifice) centered at 9.5 mm from the bottom end of thevertical member. This spacing is used as it is it is half of theindustry's standard top structural panel thickness of 19 mm. Thus, the9.5 mm centers mechanical fasteners therein the panel and also positionsthe top of the structural panel flush with the top of the verticalmember.

Other dimensions could be used as the industry has multiple standards;in general the top [first and bottom [last] orifices shall be spaced onehalf of the horizontal member's thickness from the ends of theextrusions.

All subsequent orifices in each linear series are system attachmentorifices and are 32 mm apart, center-to-center. The third linear seriesof orifices 26 is vertically centered at 37 mm from the distal end 30 ofthe vertical member. The second linear series of orifices 24 isvertically centered 32 mm from the vertical center of the third linearseries of orifices 26 (or 69 mm from the distal end of the verticalmember). The first linear series of orifices 22 is vertically centered19.8 mm mm from the vertical center of the second linear series oforifices 24 (or 88.8 mm from the distal end of the vertical member).These dimensions too may vary as there are several other standards suchas 20 mm, 25 mm and 40 mm, not to mention future custom dimensions.

It is to be noted that construction orifices and system attachmentorifices differ only in their spacing from the distal and proximal endsof the vertical members. The vertical members may be cut perpendicularto their linear axis between any adjacent orifices so as to create theproper construction orifice spacing of 9.5 mm from the distal andproximal edges of the vertical member to the center of the orifice.

It is also to be noted that while the preferred embodiment orificespacing dimensions are based around the most prevalent industry systemdimensions, there are other systems with different dimensions that thevertical members could be dimensioned to.

The horizontal member 20 is an aluminum linear extrusion having anexterior face 54, and interior face 52 a distal end 56 and a proximalend 58 as can be seen in FIGS. 4 and 5.The proximal and distal ends arecut perpendicular to the linear axis. It is symmetrical about itscenterline when viewed in an axial cross section. Its proximal end 56has a rabbet 60 formed there along running parallel to the linear axisof the horizontal member. The rabbet has depth of approximately ¼ inchwhich is a dimension that substrate goods in wood, metal, polymers canbe readily found in. It can accommodate double sided tape to hold thelip of thr pan that goes over the extrusion down. It has four linearvoids formed therein. The largest linear void has eight stiffening ribs44 formed thereon its inner side walls and two “C” shaped screw busses46 (similar to those found in the first vertical member 2) formed on itsend walls. This void serves to stiffen the horizontal member 20 and toserve as a horizontal wire chase. The voids are also spaced in such away that four of the ribs can hold an insert made of 12 gauge steel togreatly stiffen the extrusion and thus increasing its weight capacity asa shelf. The screw busses 46 are spaced so as to align with orificesfrom the first and third linear series of orifices 22 and 26. Along theexterior face 52 adjacent the proximal end 56 is formed a rabbet 60,having a depth of ¼ inch, to accommodate the metal pan. There is also anexterior dado 62 formed along the length of the rabbet 60. There is aninterior dado 74 formed along the interior face 52 running parallel tothe exterior dado 62.

Each cabinet requires a front frame 80 and a rear frame 82 (See FIGS. 17and 19) These frames are denoted by their location in the cabinet. Theseframes may be identical or different structurally, based on the type ofvertical members used to make the frame. (A second vertical member 40 isdiscussed further herein.) Each frame is constructed of two identicalfirst vertical members 2 and two identical horizontal members 20, Thehorizontal members 20 are positioned perpendicularly between the firstvertical members, one horizontal member 20 spanning between the distalends 32 of the two first vertical members 2 and one horizontal member 20spanning between the proximal ends 30 of the two first vertical members2. The screw busses 46 of the horizontal members 29 are aligned withorifices from the first and third linear series of orifices 22 and 26 inthe vertical members 2. Tapered head screws are passed through theorifices from the first and third linear series of orifices 22 and 26from the first and third beveled channels 10 and 14. The tapered screwsare used to threadingly engage the screw busses 46, drawing the straightdistal ends 56 and proximal ends 58 ends of the horizontal members 20into firm contact with the internal face 4 of the first vertical member2 so as to make a two front frames 80 that are a solid rectangle.

With the front and rear frames assembled, looking at FIG. 8 it can beseen that the construction of the most simple carcass requires twoidentical frames installed in mirror image configurations such thattheir proximal ends face each other. Each frame is made of two firstvertical members 2 and two horizontal members 20. Here there is no needfor a back panel to the cabinet. However, there is a need for at leasttwo side structural 88 panels or at least a top panel 90 and bottompanel 92 to connect the two frames 80 and 82 and give the carcass depth.

In construction of a cabinet, as shown in FIG. 9, it can be seen thatprior to the assembly of the first vertical member 2 and the horizontalmember 20 a rectangular planar panel 94 no less than 3 mm and no morethan ¼ inch thick is cut for the height and depth dimensions of thecabinet. The frames are positioned such that they are in opposition toeach other or are mirror images of each other about a vertical planepassing through the center of the cabinet. The panel 94 is aligned withpart of its interior face lying in contact with each of the rabbets 6 onthe first vertical members 2 and each of its vertical edges 96contacting the lip 98 on inner edge of the rabbets on the first verticalmembers 2. This panel 94 is an inner structural panel as it is used todimension the depth of the cabinet and stabilize the front and rearframes into the carcass of the cabinet. At each of the four corners,there is a first mechanical 100 passing through the first exterior openchannel 10, through the top orifice in the first linear series oforifices 22, through an orifice in the panel 94 and then threadinglyengaged into the screw buss 46 formed on the end walls of the largestlinear void in horizontal member 20. There is a second mechanicalfastener 100 passing through the third exterior open channel 14 andthrough the top orifice in the third linear series of orifices 26 thenthreadingly engaged into the other of the two screw busses 46 formed onthe end walls of the largest linear void in horizontal member 20. (SeeFIG. 10) (There is the option of adding pop rivets 106 to the panel 94if an optional top pan 108 is used in the cabinet construction.)

In this design, the panel 94 uses its edge contact with the rabbet lipsas well as its frictional engagement between the first vertical panel 2and the horizontal panel 20 to hold the front frame 80 and the rearframe 82 into a spaced, square configuration defining the volume of thecarcass. This along with the generous width of the vertical andhorizontal members 2 and 20 imparts high rigidity to the entire carcassmaintaining its “squareness”.

With the structural inner panel 94 attached an outer aesthetic panel maybe be attached. Again this panel is of a ¼ inch laminate be it wood,steel, polymer or any of a plethora of available planar materials. Here,a panel is cut to a width measured between the edges of the first zipperchannels 64 on the first vertical members 2, which face each other withthe opposing placement of the front and rear frames. The outer panel 110is placed with its vertical edges in abutment with the edges of thefirst zipper channels 64 and a snap cover 112 is slidingly engaged alongthe length of each of the first zipper channels 64. The snap cover 112has an inner face that is matingly conformed to be received in the threedados in the first zipper channels 64, and an edge that extends beyondthe inner edge of the first zipper channel 64 so as to constrain theouter panel 110 firmly against the outer face of the first verticalmembers 2.

Where a cabinet back is needed then there must be a rear frame that isdifferent than the front frame. The difference between these in thissituation is that the rear frame uses a second (rear) vertical member 40as illustrated in FIGS. 6 and 7. The second vertical member 40 isidentical to the front vertical member 2 except that it has a secondzipper channel 66 formed along its distal end that resides perpendicularto and between its inner and outer faces 4 and 8 and the first zipperchannel 64. This second zipper channel 66 extends approximately ¼ inchbeyond the proximal end 86 of the second vertical member 40. The secondand first zipper channels are structurally and functionally equivalent,and have overlapping corners residing 90 degrees apart.

The functionality of the zipper channels 64 and 66 is identicalregardless whether located along the exterior face of a vertical memberadjacent its distal end (as on the first and second vertical members 2and 40), or as located on the distal end of the second vertical member40. They serve to allow the customizing of the cabinet by the insertionof various different matingly engageable strips that are slideably orpoundingly connected there along the zipper channel. Each of thesematingly engageable strips have different configurations beyond theircommonality of a bulbous protrusion 99 extending normally from one oftheir faces. It is these bulbous protrusions 99 that are frictionallyforced into the center channel of the zipper channel for retention.

Looking at FIG. 11 a trim strip 108 can be seen engaged within a firstvertical member 2 so as to allow the retention of an exterior, aestheticpanel 110 onto the outside of the cabinet. The trim strip has a panellip 112 that extends normally from it so as to constrain the edge of apanel along its vertical linear edges. As in all dimensioning of thesystem components, when the trim strip 108 is engaged with either of thezipper channels, (by insertion of the bulbous protrusion 99 into thecentrally located U shaped dado 71) the panel lip 112 residesapproximately ¼ inch above the exterior face of the linear member 2 forcompatibility of ¼ inch thick planar substrates.

Looking at FIGS. 13 and 14 a mullion strip 114 with four “L” shaped legs116 can be seen engaged in the first zipper channels 64 of two firstvertical members 2 on two cabinets to be joined side by side. It is tobe noted that in this configuration the use of an exterior panel isoptional. Since the second vertical member 40 has the additional secondzipper channel 66, cabinets can be joined side to side (see FIG. 12) orback to back or back to side.

Looking at FIGS. 15 and 16 a hanger strip 118 is engaged in a firstzipper channel 64. Here there is a “C” shaped channel 120 for theattachment of display bars, handles, pulls etc., added to a trim strip.This allows the attachment to be made onto a cabinet with an exteriorpanel.

While disclosed made of extruded aluminum, it is known that othermaterials of construction may be utilized such as polymers, steels,brass alloys, carbon fibre, fiberglass, glass/polymer mixtures and theequivalent.

While certain features and aspects have been described with respect toexemplary embodiments, one skilled in the art will recognize thatnumerous modifications are possible. While certain functionality isascribed to certain system components, unless the context dictatesotherwise, this functionality can be distributed among various othersystem components in accordance with the several embodiments.

System components described according to a particular structuralarchitecture and/or with respect to one system may be organized inalternative structural architectures and/or incorporated within otherdescribed systems. For example, FIGS. 18 and 19 show a first alternateembodiment horizontal member 101 and second alternate embodimenthorizontal member 102. These also embody an aluminum extrusion linearmember with at least one “C” shaped screw buss 46 and at least twoparallel and linear voids formed therein. They differ from the verticalmember 20 in that they each incorporate a panel lip with a ¼ inchspacing from the screw buss to accommodate the retention of a top orbottom panel. It is notable that here that one of the screw busses 46 ineach of these embodiments reside outside of the enclosed extrusion,suspended from an arm 106 extending normally from a distal end of themember.

Hence, while various embodiments are described with- or without- certainfeatures for ease of description and to illustrate exemplary aspects ofthose embodiments, the various components and/or features describedherein with respect to a particular embodiment can be substituted,added, and/or subtracted from among other described embodiments, unlessthe context dictates otherwise.

While there is a multitude of articles of furniture that may be made,the novelty lies in the simplistic fabrication methodology that resultsin high quality furniture based on joinable vertical and horizontalmembers with exposed zipper channels. Consequently, although severalexemplary embodiments are described above, it will be appreciated thatthe invention is intended to cover all modifications and equivalentswithin the scope of the following claims.

1. A frame for the construction of a box carcass, comprising: twoidentical vertical linear members each vertical linear member having afirst distal end, a first proximal end, an inner side, an exterior side,a first linear axis and at least one exterior open channel formedthereon said vertical linear members, said open channel lying parallelto said first linear axis; two identical horizontal linear members eachhorizontal linear member having an exterior face, an interior face, asecond proximal end, a second distal end and a second linear axis, andwith at least one screw buss formed thereon said horizontal linearmember parallel to said second linear axis; wherein said vertical linearmembers and said horizontal linear members are connectable into arectangular configuration with at mechanical fasteners passing throughsaid vertical linear members and affixed in said screw busses such thatsaid first linear axis and said second linear axis are perpendicular. 2.The frame for the construction of a box carcass, of claim 1 wherein saideach vertical linear member has a first exterior open channel with afirst linear series of orifices formed there along, and a parallel,third open exterior channel with a third linear series of orificesformed there along, said first series of linear orifices and said thirdseries of linear orifices horizontally aligned and separated by a firstdistance.
 3. The frame for the construction of a box carcass, of claim 1wherein said each vertical linear member has two screw busses separatedby a second distance.
 4. The frame for the construction of a boxcarcass, of claim 2 wherein said each vertical linear member has twoscrew busses separated by a second distance.
 5. The frame for theconstruction of a box carcass, of claim 4 wherein said first distanceand said second distance are identical.
 6. The frame for theconstruction of a box carcass, of claim 2 further comprising a secondopen exterior channel formed on each of said vertical linear members,with a second linear series of orifices formed there along, said secondopen exterior channel and residing parallel to said third open exteriorchannel.
 7. The frame for the construction of a box carcass, of claim 1further comprising a first linear rabbet formed along an entire edge ofan inner side of said each vertical linear member.
 8. The frame for theconstruction of a box carcass, of claim 1 further comprising a firstzipper channel formed along an entire edge of said exterior side of saideach vertical linear member, said zipper channel having two “L” shapeddados formed there along.
 9. The frame for the construction of a boxcarcass, of claim 8 further comprising a second zipper channel formedalong an entire distal end of said each vertical linear member, saidzipper channel having two “L” shaped dados formed there along.
 10. Theframe for the construction of a box carcass, of claim 7 furthercomprising a second linear rabbet formed along an edge of entire saidexterior face 54 of said each horizontal linear member.
 11. The framefor the construction of a box carcass of claim 6 wherein said first openexterior channel, said second open exterior channel and said third openexterior channel are beveled.
 12. The frame for the construction of abox carcass of claim 11 further comprising at least one linear voidformed therein said linear void parallel to said first linear axis. 13.The frame for the construction of a box carcass of claim 12 wherein saidscrew busses are “C” shaped, extending from said first distal end tosaid first proximal end, and having an open slot formed there along saidscrew buss.
 14. The frame for the construction of a box carcass of claim12 further comprising at least one linear void extending from said firstdistal end to said first proximal end of said each vertical linearmember, said void residing parallel to said first linear axis.
 15. Theframe for the construction of a box carcass of claim 14 furthercomprising a central void extending from said second distal end to saidsecond proximal end of said each horizontal linear member, said centralvoid residing parallel to said second linear axis.